Rare Charles I silver military reward medal - Earl of Essex. General

Rare Charles I oval silver medal. Cast and chased and with loops for suspension above and below. Obverse: Bust of the Earl of Essex nearly front face, in plain falling collar and armour and with scarf across his body. Reverse: Oval garnished shield of Essex, surmounted by a coronet. See "Medallic Illustrations" vol. 1, p.298/117 where this medal is considered to be "Rare".